Chapter 573: Chapter 573: 571 Temptation (Part 2)_1

The cold night wind blew in from the window, causing Colin to shiver involuntarily.

“Are you trying to scare me on purpose?” Colin tugged at the stiff corners of his mouth and asked.

However, Queen Midela seriously shook her head and said,

“No, I indeed had planned it that way, because I know Vera, she is too naive and has no interest in power. If I didn’t intervene, then sooner or later, you would become the true ‘Lord of the North Territory’.

This is something I cannot tolerate.

Unfortunately, you didn’t fall for it, so that’s why initially, I had to think of other ways to control you and drive you to attack the Eastern Territory.”

Colin swallowed, inwardly exclaiming that was close.

Then he asked again, “So why did you come to me this time?”

“Didn’t I already mention it earlier? Because you managed to maneuver in and out of the Eastern Territory with only twenty thousand cavalry units, such military talent is impressive,” Queen Midela sighed, “In addition, it’s because I’ve finally lost all hope in a certain someone…”

“You mean…Emperor Reinhardt?”

“Yes.” Queen Midela nodded with a calm expression. “When he was suppressed by Prince Lexie, restrained by the Senate, and chained by the Church, he was willing to listen to my advice as a puppet emperor.

But now, Prince Lexie has been exiled, the Senate has been weakened, and the Church is gradually losing control, he finally got to taste the feeling of holding all the power. Once he tastes the flavor of the peak, he begins to become arrogant. At the same time, his stupidity, arrogance, shortsightedness, and other faults all became exposed.

What’s even scarier is that he doesn’t value my opinion anymore…

Without a doubt, under his leadership, the Empire will continue to slide into the abyss of destruction!”

Colin suddenly had a bad premonition, and asked in a shaky voice, “Your Highness, the Queen, what… exactly are you trying to say?”

Queen Midela tiptoed, planted a hot kiss on him, and after a while, she spoke, breathless and seductive,

“I want to say, for the future of the Empire, let’s join forces and eliminate this Emperor who is destined to cause disaster!”

Colin’s heart pounded violently. Looking at the captivating face at close quarters, he swallowed, and didn’t speak for a long time.

“What? Are you scared?” Queen Midela challenged.

Colin took a deep breath, tightly embraced the delicate figure before him, fitting every curve of their bodies together.

“If I dare to do this to you, would I still be afraid of Reinhardt?”

Hearing this comment, Queen Midela broke into a wide smile and kissed him passionately once again.

After a long while, they broke their kiss.

Colin’s hands explored Midela’s back, feeling the soft and firm texture of her skin, and said,

“But let’s wait until after this war with the orcs is over. If Reinhardt dies now, the Empire would probably fall into turmoil again…”

“No.” Queen Midela cut him off abruptly. “If we want to take action, we must do it before the orc war!”

Seeing Colin furrow his eyebrows, Queen Midela explained,

“Reinhardt is now completely obsessed with leading the Imperial Army to defeat the orcs, but he doesn’t have that ability. Moreover, he is stubborn and will not listen to advice. If he is allowed to become the commander of the Human Allied Forces for this war, I’m afraid we have little chance of winning.”

Colin took a deep look at Queen Midela in his arms and said thoughtfully, “If you’re worried about his random orders, why not try to stop him from going to the frontline? There’s no need to resort to the most drastic and most likely to cause turmoil method at the start, right?”

“Who can stop the current Reinhardt from going to the frontline now?” Queen Midela wriggled in Colin’s embrace and said softly, “Colin, think about it. As long as we kill Reinhardt, then your student – Harrison will succeed.

And you will become the teacher of the Emperor of the Empire!”

Upon hearing this, Colin didn’t seem moved at all. In fact, he even looked a little dissatisfied, saying,

“Midela, you’re not going to fob me off with such an empty title, are you?”

“Of course not.” Queen Midela laughed as she lightly touched Colin’s nose, and lovingly said, “What do you want? The Marquis of the Empire?”

Colin sneered, “If it’s just the Marquis, Vera could grant it.”

Queen Midela shot Colin a look, slightly displeased with his greed, but still said, “Then… how about the Empire’s Guardian?”

Colin hesitated for a while, and asked, “If I become the Empire’s Guardian, then wouldn’t I be unable to own fiefdoms and armies?”

Queen Midela nodded and said, “That’s right. This is the rule of the Radiant Empire. As an Empire’s Guardian, you can only accept an honorary title, and can’t have family territories and armies. However, your power will only be second to the Emperor…”

Colin immediately responded, “And then the Temple Knight Regiment would storm into my home and leave no survivors, right?”

Queen Midela gave a wry smile, helpless, “Are you really not interested in the position of Empire’s Guardian?”

But Colin shook his head resolutely and said, “Power without the backing of strength is but a fleeting illusion. I will not repeat the mistake of the St. Chapman Family.”

Queen Midela furrowed her brows in thought for a while before speaking again.

“In that case, would you be satisfied with the actual title of the Empire’s Duke?”

Colin raised his eyebrow in surprise, “But isn’t the title of Empire’s Duke only conferred upon the descendants of the Holy Knight Family?”

“Indeed.” Queen Midela looked at Colin with a smile.

Believing that he was being teased, Colin retorted irritably, “But I’m just the son of some country baron.”

However, Queen Midela slowly shook her head and earnestly said, “No. Colin Angler, haven’t you understood? How could a country baron’s bloodline produce such an outstanding genius as yourself?”

Because I cheated.

Colin muttered to himself, then asked, “You don’t really believe I’m lost illegitimate son of the Holy Knight Family, do you…?”

Queen Midela responded with a mysterious smile, “Colin, aren’t you curious about why your promotion is happening so quickly?”

“Perhaps because I’m talented.” Colin casually replied.

“The bloodline determines the talent.” Queen Midela instantly retorted.

Speechless, Colin still patiently asked, “But how could I possibly claim that I’m a descendant of the Holy Knight Family? Who would believe it?”

“Then just ascend to the Holy Field.” Queen Midela casually suggested, “As long as you become a Holy Knight, even if you continue to claim that you are the son of a country baron, no one will believe it.”

Colin’s mouth twitched a few times, “Do you really believe that I am a descendant of the Holy Knight Family?”

“Yes.”

Upon seeing Midela’s steadfast conviction, Colin had a sudden realization and asked:

“Do you know something? The St. Hilde Family wouldn’t have any blood relatives outside the family, would they…?”

“No, not the St. Hilde Family.” Queen Midela surprisingly shook her head with conviction.

At this, Colin narrowed his eyes. He suddenly felt that this Queen Midela probably indeed knew some secrets. Otherwise, she would not be so sure:

“Then which family do you think I descended from?”

Queen Midela gave a small smile and said:

“The St. Chapman Family.”